Improve your Near Battlefield Repairs
Challenges and Benefits of Paperless Engineering in Defense
Use of Solid Edge, NX to export to the 31K format and boost the operational capability of your systems
When vehicles or equipment fail, mobile maintenance points with 3D printers and CNC machines can quickly manufacture replacement parts on-site. This keeps units mission-ready without waiting for deliveries.
The Key: MIL-STD-31000
The 31K standard defines Technical Data Packages (TDPs) with all production data for spare parts. These 3D PDFs contain 3D models and manufacturing instructions, ideal for rapid local production.
The Benefits:
- Faster Repairs: Reduced downtime and higher operational readiness
- Lower Costs: Less dependency on central warehouses and supply chains
- Improved Collaboration: Enabling units to exchange parts
Use of Solid Edge, NX to export to the 31K format and boost the operational capability of your systems.
Your benefits at a glance - What to expect in this webinar.
Embracing Military Standards 31K A/B combined with cutting-edge technology like Siemens Solid Edge MBD and Enginia is vital for near-battlefield repair.
Here’s how these tools elevate our military efforts:
- Digital Twins: Siemens Solid Edge MBD creates digital representations of our equipment, allowing troops to spot problems before they escalate—ensuring our heroes stay focused on their mission.
- Teamwork Made Easy: Enginia fosters seamless collaboration among maintenance teams. By providing instant access to vital information, soldiers can work together more effectively to fix equipment on the spot.
- On-the-Spot Solutions: With rapid prototyping capabilities, our troops can quickly design and produce parts right when they’re needed, minimizing downtime and maximizing mission success.
By integrating these modern tools with Military Standards, we’re not just fixing equipment but enhancing the safety and effectiveness of those who protect our freedoms every day.
Who should participate:
Executives, Directors and Managers Aerospace Performance Engineering, Aerospace Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems Engineering, and Navigation Systems Engineering.
Meet the speakers
Paul Hoerchner
Owner / Director
Paul Hörchner is founder of Enginia, the Siemens Platinum Expert partner in The Netherlands. Enginia delivers Solid Edge and Teamcenter to the Dutch Ministry of Defense, including solutions for military standards like ISO 10303, MIL-STD-31000A/B and the S-Series Specifications for IPS data exchange.
Jason Vrdoljak
Mechanical Design Engineer
Jason Vrdoljak is a Mechanical Design Engineer from Pronex Engineering, an Independent Defense Consulting Firm based in South Africa, providing design and systems engineering expertise to Defense OEMs worldwide. Jason has been with Pronex Engineering for 9 years, performing mechanical design and integration focused mainly on wheeled vehicle systems and peripherals.
Ruan van der Merwe
Portfolio Development Executive
With over a decade of experience at Siemens, focusing on driving the core portfolios within the Siemens Xcelerator suite across the Africa and Middle East region. With a background in implementing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions for manufacturing organizations early in his career, Ruan has since transitioned his focus to capital asset-intensive industries, where he leverages the potential of digital twins to unlock significant value.
Ruan holds an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering and is highly skilled in aligning business challenges with the right technological solutions. His expertise enables organizations to navigate the complexities of the industrial landscape and harness the benefits of advanced digital solutions.
Sander Doornbos
Customer Service Manager
The premier Siemens Platinum Expert Partner in the Netherlands – brings over 25 years of expertise in CAD and 3D CAD, with a strong focus on Solid Edge. Having started as an engineer himself, he deeply understands the user perspective, from hands-on design to software implementation, training, and support. Now, as a manager in customer service, he ensures engineers get the guidance and solutions they need to maximize their potential.
Enginia delivers Solid Edge and Teamcenter to the Dutch Ministry of Defence, including solutions for military standards like ISO 10303, MIL-STD-31000A/B and the S-Series Specifications for IPS data exchange.
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